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BT AND LOGICA MOVE TO NEXT GENERATION DATA IN WALES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
One of world's largest data centres sets the pace for data hall build out
3rd February 2010
Next Generation Data Ltd announced today that two large-scale custom built data halls for BT and Logica have been completed in record time at its new tier 3 mega data centre in South Wales allowing both anchor tenants to commence managed services operations ahead of schedule.
This follows Next Generation Data winning long-term contracts from BT and Logica last autumn worth over £20M for the provision of space and infrastructure at their data centre which at 75,000 sq metres is one of the world's largest.
Build outs for both client organisations were finished in less than 16 weeks compared to the industry average of 24 weeks and in spite of the challenging weather conditions during late December and early January.
"Making these halls ready in record time for BT and Logica was largely down to excellent planning and project management by our resident and highly experienced operations team, the calibre and professionalism of our chosen infrastructure partners and sheer hard work by all concerned," said Simon Taylor, Chairman of Next Generation Data.
He added: "Demand for space at Next Generation Data is growing fast from corporate, government and cloud computing organisations which are fast realising that our out-of-town facility offers them much more scale, power, resilience, connectivity and security at far less cost compared to the traditional data centre locations in London and the South East. We are already preparing two further custom halls for client occupation very soon."
Next Generation Data is being used by BT to deploy hundreds of server racks to deliver increased capacity for IT and communications services provided to business customers in the UK and globally; Logica is using the facility to help manage the IT requirements of its government clients.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.
In the year ended 31 March 2009, BT Group's revenue was £21,390 million.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York. For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt
About Logica
Logica is a leading IT and business services company, employing 40,000 people. It provides business consulting, systems integration, and IT and business process outsourcing services. Logica works closely with its customers to release their potential - enabling change that increases their efficiency, accelerates growth and manages risk. It applies its deep industry knowledge, technical excellence and global delivery expertise to help its customers build leadership positions in their markets. Logica is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE: LOG; Euronext: LOG). More information is available at www.logica.com.
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